Travel news overview

• Beyond Africa
• 04/10/2021 05:28

Air New Zealand to introduce ‘no jab, no fly’ for international travellers

Air New Zealand is asking customers to get ready for international travel by getting vaccinated. From 1 February 2022, the airline will require customers travelling anywhere on its international network to be fully vaccinated.

“We’re getting ready to reconnect with the world and letting customers know what they need to do to be read… read more

• Cruise
• 04/10/2021 05:26

South Africa 2021/22 cruise season gets the go-ahead from authorities

South Africa has moved to adjusted Alert Level 1 ahead of the 2021/22 summer cruise season, meaning that cruise ships will be allowed to cruise to and from Cape Town and Durban.

South Africa’s cruise season for the coming 2021/22 summer has been given the go-ahead at the last minute, suggesting the country may be able to salvage som… read more

• Flights
• 04/10/2021 05:10

Disoriented, the employees rely on the Head of State

Since its divorce with Air Austral in July 2020, Air Madagascar is looking for a new strategic partner, able to inject new cash into its coffers. In the meantime, the health crisis has pushed the Malagasy public carrier even further down, now on the verge of bankruptcy.

• Flights
• 04/10/2021 05:06

Etihad launches flights to Johannesburg, Cape Town and Zanzibar

Etihad Airways today announced three new quarantine-free destinations for the coming winter season. This November, the airline will begin flying to Johannesburg and Cape Town in South Africa, and the beautiful Indian Ocean island of Zanzibar. The new additions to Etihad’s network mean the UAE’s national carrier will be operating t… read more

• Flights
• 04/10/2021 05:05

AERO Contractors takes delivery of two Airbus 320

The management of Aero contractors, one of Nigeria’s oldest aviation company on Thursday welcomed two brand new Airbus 320 from Heston airline based in Lithuania.

Captain Mahmood Abdullahi, the company’s CEO expressed excitement at a brief ceremony organized to receive the new Aircrafts in Abuja, adding that the Aero Contractors, ha… read more

• Flights
• 04/10/2021 05:03

Ethiopian Airlines honoured with multiple prestigious awards at SKYTRAX 2021 World Airline Awards

• Cruise
• 04/10/2021 05:02

P&O Cruises reveals reimagined SkyDome aboard new ship Arvia

P& O Cruises has revealed renderings of the SkyDome aboard its new LNG-powered mega-ship Arvia, a sister ship to Iona. The SkyDome aboard Arvia will be similar to that aboard her sister ship Iona, but will feature the cruise line’s first retractable glass roof.

“Every aspect of the Arvia has been designed to bring … read more

• Flights
• 04/10/2021 05:01

Why NG Eagle Is Yet to Commence Operations

A new airline, NG Eagle being floated by the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) is yet to obtain Air Operator Certificate (AOC) to start operation because one of the aircraft needed to secure minimum number of equipment that would qualify it for certification is not ready.

The aircraft, a Boeing B737-700 originally owne… read more

• Flights
• 04/10/2021 04:59

IATA pushes South Africa to support airline industry

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called on the South African government to support the air transport industry. The aim is to help other industries such as travel and tourism recover following the COVID-19 pandemic. Before the medical emergency, South Africa saw air transport contribute billions to the economy of the … read more

• Flights
• 03/10/2021 07:42

flyCAA relies on the A320-200, a second secure aircraft

Last July, flyCAA r eintroduced the Airbus A320-200 into its operations. The private Congolese company had not operated this aircraft for five years.